Harold E. Talbott
US Secretary of the Air Force (1888–1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Buddhist scholar, who also worked with Thomas Merton, Harold Talbott.
Harold Elstner Talbott, Jr. (March 31, 1888 – March 2, 1957) was the third United States Secretary of the Air Force.
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Harold Talbott | |
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United States Secretary of the Air Force | |
In office February 4, 1953 – August 13, 1955 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Thomas K. Finletter |
Succeeded by | Donald A. Quarles |
Personal details | |
Born | Harold Elstner Talbott Jr. (1888-03-31)March 31, 1888 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | March 2, 1957(1957-03-02) (aged 68) Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Yale University |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Major |
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